2024 R25 Thu - Wests Tigers v Manly @ Leichhardt

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NRL 2024 - Round 25
Wests Tigers v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Leichhardt Oval, Lilyfield / Wanngal (TICKETS)

Thursday 22 August 2024
NRL kickoff 7:50pm
Broadcast live on Nine, 9Now, Fox, Kayo

1. Heath Mason 2. Solomon Alaimalo 3. Solomona Faataape 4. Junior Tupou 5. Charlie Staines 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Alex Seyfarth 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Isaiah Papali'i 14. Latu Fainu 15. Sione Fainu 16. Fonua Pole 17. Alex Twal 18. Tim Johannssen 19. Tallyn Da Silva 20. Reuben Porter 21. Josh Feledy 22. Tony Sukkar

Out: Luke Laulilii (wing), Adam Doueihi (centre)
In: Solomon Alaimalo (wing), Junior Tupou (centre), Latu Fainu (bench), Tim Johannssen (reserve), Reuben Porter (reserve), Josh Feledy (reserve), Tanous Sukkar (reserve)

1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Josh Aloiai 11. Haumole Olakau'atu 12. Karl Lawton 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 15. Ben Trbojevic 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Nathan Brown 18. Corey Waddell 19. Toafofoa Sipley 20. Jamie Humphreys 21. Clayton Faulalo 22. Matthew Lodge

Out: Tommy Talau (centre)
In: Karl Lawton (second row), Corey Waddell (reserve), Toafofoa Sipley (reserve), Jamie Humphreys (reserve), Clayton Faulalo (reserve), Matt Lodge (reserve)
Changes: Ben Trbojevic (second row to bench), Toluta'u Koula (bench to centre)

Referee: Peter Gough Sideline Officials: Belinda Sharpe, Matt Noyen; Video Referee: Ashley Klein

HEAD TO HEAD - 2003 - 2023​

	TOTAL	WESTS TIGERS	MANLY	DRAWN
ALL MATCHES	36	14	22	0
LEICHHARDT	9	7	2	0

LAST FIVE MEETINGS​

YEAR	ROUND	RESULT	VENUE	CROWD
2021	Round 19	MANLY 44-24	Suncorp	5761
2022	Round 9	MANLY 36-22	4 Pines	17385
2022	Round 14	MANLY 30-4	Campbelltown	10231
2023	Round 8	MANLY 22-16	Campbelltown	10033
2023	Round 27	MANLY 54-12	4 Pines	16503

BIGGEST WINS​

YEAR	ROUND	RESULT	VENUE	CROWD
2003	Round 4	WESTS TIGERS 38-12	Brookvale	11174
2018	Round 6	WESTS TIGERS 38-12	Lottoland	15456
2023	Round 27	MANLY 54-12	4 Pines	16503

NEXT FOUR MATCHES​

	Round 26	Round 27
WESTS TIGERS	(BYE)	PARRAMATTA (H)
MANLY	CANTERBURY (A)	CRONULLA (H)

LAST THREE MATCHES​

	Round 22		Round 23		Round 24
WESTS TIGERS	NORTH QLD	L 30-48	NEWCASTLE	L 18-34	SOUTH SYDNEY	W 18-16
MANLY	(BYE)	CANBERRA	W 46-24	WARRIORS	W 24-10

STATE OF PLAY: 2024 SEASON​

	POSITION	PLAYED	BYES	W-L-D	FOR	AGAINST
WESTS TIGERS	17th	22	2	5-17-0	403	664
MANLY	6th	21	3	12-8-1	554	425

 

[Vic Mackey]

This could get ugly, very very ugly

 

[Fangs]

Tigers had their fun last week. Manly to continue their push to the 4 with a big win.

 

[Someone2]

Been waiting for this game all year

Brooks to score a double , manly 13+

 

[sensesmaybenumbed]

Been waiting for this game all year

Brooks to score a double , manly 13+

Weep harder.

 

[t-ba]

This feels like the kind of game we eat shit in.

 

[Vic Mackey]

This feels like the kind of game we eat shit in.

Manly do have that performance in them, however dont think it will be this week. Teams that can shift wide early to pace generally destroy us. Manly, Cows and Sharks are all capable of putting 50+ on us very easily if they are on. Weve got a bit of size back in the backline with Tupou and Alaimalo back, however Turbo, Saab and Koula will all likely score doubles. DCE's kicking game will give Mason nightmares.

Will be interesting seeing all 3 Fainus named, and also the headline of Brooks back at Leichhardt. Think this ends up something like 58-20 Manly.

 

[Valheru]

I am a believer in the tigers at Leichardt and Manly struggle there historically as much as anyone else but it is very difficult to see Manly letting this slip whilst they have a lot on the line in terms of top 4 chances.

 

[Vic Mackey]

I am a believer in the tigers at Leichardt and Manly struggle there historically as much as anyone else but it is very difficult to see Manly letting this slip whilst they have a lot on the line in terms of top 4 chances.

Those 3 opponents I mentioned (Manly, NQ, Cron) are bad match ups for us. They are all a lot looser then the top 3 so it can go either way. Theyre more likley to put 50 on us then a Storm/Panthers, however we're also more likley to upset them.

 

[Warrimoo3]

Potential banana skin game for Manly. Last week against the Warriors was their only 80 minute performance all year. Forget Brooks against his old club. It’s all about Josh Aloiai against his former club . Will he give away a stupid penalty when the game’s in the balance? Will he trip someone from behind? How many tackles will he miss? Will he have any post contact metres at all? Will he have more strapping on him than an Egyptian mummy and Koula combined ? Will he refuse to eat any rainbow paddle pops after the game?

The Tigers are last and Manly are sixth. The game will be refereed accordingly. Manly by the width of a Harvard degree .

 

[JamesRustle]

Manly got this. Seibold to be extended for 16 years after round 27.

 

[JamesRustle]

Bird would really improve that Tigers 17 next year.

 

[Someone2]

Tigers won’t care about winning they’ll just be trying to take Brooks out

 

[Mr. Shaman]

Tigers won’t care about winning they’ll just be trying to take Brooks out

Why? He left amicably and never shat on the club like the rest of the “Big 4”

 

[Vic Mackey]

Why? He left amicably and never shat on the club like the rest of the “Big 4”

TBF it’s a chance, everyone playing tonight is probably jealous that he got to leave

 

[Fangs]

No Lodge but Manly have the middle forwards to frighten any team in the competition.

 

[This Year?]

I can only imagine some of the sick multis being put on this game.

 

[Mr. Shaman]

I can only imagine some of the sick multis being put on this game.

Please bet against us my good friend.

 

[Ruby Roundhouse]

Tigpies in an upset! 32-18 Faataape hatty

 

[Mr. Shaman]

So torn today, want to finish 5-6, but also want Eels to get the spoon.